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A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
The court found eight people guilty last year for their roles in the robbery, which Kardashian described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.”
'American Idol' moving production out of Los Angeles after 25 years
The singing competition is trading the Hollywood sign for Georgia.
Winner of $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot claims prize in Illinois
An anonymous Illinois player has claimed the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot from the Aug. 12 drawing, ending weeks of speculation.
Man sentenced in deadly Lycoming County shooting
Ja'hsir Legare was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison on Tuesday.
Human remains found on the Colorado River in Arizona, NPS says
Grand Canyon National Park law enforcement rangers found the remains more than two weeks after a flash flood through the canyon.
A forgotten Medal of Honor Hero is inspiring one final mission
Wichita volunteers are rebuilding a historic plane to ensure a Medal of Honor hero's final mission is never forgotten.
Connecting students to the community
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local college students are finding their footing on campus this school year, but a volunteer fair featuring dozens of local organizations is helping them find their place in the community, too. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the event in the Electric City. The start of the school year is [...]
New ordinance bans NDAs to ensure public transparency
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Pocono Township, officials are drawing a line between private business and public business. Commissioners voted 4-to-1 to ban township officials from signing nondisclosure agreements involving township matters. In simple terms, officials cannot agree to keep township business secret from the public. "The people of Pocono Township elected us [...]
Healthwatch 16: Highlighting the importance of staying active
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a doctor at UPMC about how staying active can help prevent injuries.
Another year of volunteering in store for University of Scranton students
The annual Volunteer and Service Fair introduces more than 700 University of Scranton students to 60-plus area nonprofits and community groups.
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Interstate 80 reopens in Luzerne and Columbia Counties
A crash on I-80 in Black Creek Township had shut down the westbound lanes in Luzerne County Thursday morning.
Bloomsburg Fair announces 2026 music line up
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair is less than 10 days away, and the music line...
Heating costs could spike this winter as Iran war drives up global energy costs, new forecast says
A nonprofit policy organization's forecast said heating oil could face a sharp spike this winter.
When is the first day of fall? Autumnal Equinox is almost here
Fall is almost officially here, with the autumnal equinox marking the change of seasons.
Pennsylvania weather: Muggy with a chance of storms
(WBRE/WYOU) — Warm and muggy weather will rule through Thursday afternoon. A couple of showers are possible...
Weather IQ: Do hurricanes and tropical storms provide any benefit to Earth?
Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can transfer heat across the globe, restore ecosystems, and help drought-...
Remains of missing Tennessee woman found 2 years after Hurricane Helene
The remains are those of Nancy Tucker, believed to be Washington County's last missing victim of Hurricane Helene...
Fourth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
The Mifflin County Coroner's office and the Pennsylvania Department of Health said a fourth person has died from...
Nonprofit keeps neighbors warm with firewood donations
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a...
Persistent heat dome grips the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast while most of the US sees above-average high temps
The Climate Prediction Center has almost the entire lower 48 trending warmer than normal through September 29th.